First published in 1985, Escaping the Dragon is written for anyone- parents, family, friends, teachers, health professionals- who want to know about heroin addiction. Based on the author’s own experience and research, this book details the misuse of heroin with emphasis on the recognition of physical and psychological addiction, the consequences and social effects, and most importantly the first steps, professional help and continuing support necessary to deal with heroin addictio...

A foundling of mysterious parentage brought up by Mr. Allworthy on his country estate, Tom Jones is deeply in love with the seemingly unattainable Sophia Western, the beautiful daughter of the neighboring squire—though he sometimes succumbs to the charms of the local girls. When Tom is banished to make his own fortune and Sophia follows him to London to escape an arranged marriage, the adventure begins. A vivid Hogarthian panorama of eighteenth-century life, spiced with danger and intrigue...

Fielding’s rollicking comic masterpiece sparkles with life in this BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatization. Abandoned child Tom is raised by the rich and benevolent squire Mr. Allworthy, much to the chagrin of Allworthy’s mean-natured nephew Blifil, and develops into a good-natured rake. But Tom’s inability to resist a pretty face lands him in hot water when he impregnates Blifil’s betrothed. When the lovely Sophia runs away to London, Tom pursues, embarking upon a series of riotous and amorou...

Our hero Tom, a friendly young rogue with a heart of gold, has fixed his heart on the delicious Sophia, daughter of a wealthy landowner. Losing hope, poor Tom finds solace in the beds of a host of beautiful women, at least one of them old enough to be his mother. He leaves a trail of broken hearts behind him, only to discover… but that would spoil the story − you must listen and see! This great English classic is brought to life by Bill Homewood’s lively reading.

Der wohlhabende und gutmütige Gutsherr Allworthy, der gemeinsam mit seiner Schwester Bridget auf seinem Landsitz in Somerset lebt, kehrt nach langem Aufenthalt in London nach Hause zurück und findet ein Baby in seinem Bett vor. Er vertraut das Kind seiner Haushälterin Deborah Wilkins an. Jenny Jones, eine junge Frau, die als Dienstbote bei dem Schulmeister Partridge und seiner Frau arbeitet, wird als die vermutliche Mutter ausgemacht. Jenny Jones gibt zu die Mutter zu sein. Allworthy versp...

Henry Fielding è considerato uno dei padri fondatori del romanzo realista inglese. Tale scopo sarà pienamente raggiunto da Fielding nel suo capolavoro, Tom Jones (1749), uno dei più grandi romanzi della letteratura inglese. La storia narra le divertenti disavventure e peregrinazioni del giovane Tom Jones e della sua amata Sophia Western unendo a una trama sapiente e a pagine di garbata satira personaggi di grande efficacia e presenza, per fornire uno spaccato della società inglese dell'epo...

Tom erlebt während seiner Reise zahlreiche Abenteuer. Er schließt sich kurzzeitig Rotröcken an und gibt seinen Plan auf, zur See zu gehen. Er begegnet Partridge, den man vor Jahren verdächtigt hat, sein Erzeuger zu sein. Partridges Dummheit verhindert, dass sich Sophia und Tom in Upton begegnen, so dass Sophia zu der Überzeugung kommt, dass Tom sie nicht mehr liebt und weiter nach London flieht. Tom folgt ihr nach London, wo er von der wohlhabenden Lady Bellaston verführt wird. Partridge o...

Tom Jones è un trovatello accolto e allevato da un ricco e magnanimo gentiluomo di campagna, Mr Allworthy. Onesto e di buon cuore, seppur tendente a una certa passionale promiscuità, Tom è circondato da persone viscide e disoneste a causa delle quali deve prima rinunciare all’amore per Sophia, figlia del vicino di casa che non vuole concederne la mano a un trovatello, e poi è costretto a fuggire quando viene messo in cattiva luce agli occhi del suo stesso benefattore. Ha così inizio il via...

The History of Tom Jones, A Foundling by Henry Fielding is a sprawling epic that follows the adventures of the eponymous protagonist, Tom Jones, as he navigates the complexities of 18th-century English society. Born into obscurity as a foundling, Tom's journey takes him from the rural countryside to the bustling streets of London, where he encounters a colorful cast of characters and embarks on a quest for love, honor, and self-discovery.

A foundling of mysterious parentage brought up by Mr Allworthy on his country estate, Tom Jones is deeply in love with the seemingly unattainable Sophia Western, the beautiful daughter of the neighbouring squire - though he sometimes succumbs to the charms of the local girls. But when his amorous escapades earn the disapproval of his benefactor, Tom is banished to make his own fortune. Sophia, meanwhile, is determined to avoid an arranged marriage to Allworthy's scheming nephew and escapes...

In "Tom Jones" schildert Henry Fielding die abenteuerliche Odyssee seines Protagonisten, eines foundlings namens Tom, durch die gesellschaftlichen und moralischen Strukturen des 18. Jahrhunderts in England. Der Roman kombiniert Elemente der Komödie und Satire, wobei Fielding meisterhaft die menschlichen Schwächen und die Absurditäten seiner Zeit offenbart. Mit einer vielschichtigen Erzählweise, die an die Tradition des Bildungsromans anknüpft, führt er die Leser durch Toms Entwicklung vom ...

The History of Tom Jones is a lively, richly detailed, and masterfully crafted novel that stands as one of the greatest achievements in English literature. Written by Henry Fielding, this classic work combines humor, adventure, romance, and sharp social commentary to create an unforgettable portrait of 18th-century life. At the center of the story is Tom Jones, a spirited and good-hearted young man of uncertain parentage who is raised by the kind and generous Squire Allworthy. Though natur...